Douglas County Community Foundation
Lawrence, Kansas · EIN 481209687 · Private foundation
Douglas County Community Foundation is a private foundation based in Lawrence, Kansas. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $4.2M in grants paid and $70.8M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 712 individual grants from this funder — $31.7M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Douglas County Community Foundation funds
Douglas County Community Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on education, environment & conservation, health care, higher education, sports & recreation.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ku Endowment GENERAL SUPPORT | Lawrence, KS | $1.8M | 2024 |
| Ku Endowment EDUCATION SUPPORT | Lawrence, KS | $1.8M | 2023 |
| Lawrence Humane Society CAPITAL AND GENERAL | Lawrence, KS | $1.7M | 2019 |
How to apply for funding from Douglas County Community Foundation
Douglas County Community Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at dccfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Douglas County Community Foundation
- Does Douglas County Community Foundation accept grant applications?
- Douglas County Community Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Douglas County Community Foundation fund?
- Douglas County Community Foundation's grants focus on education. Example recipients include Ku Endowment, Lawrence Humane Society. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Douglas County Community Foundation give in grants?
- Douglas County Community Foundation reported $4.2M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $31.7M over 712 grants.
- Where is Douglas County Community Foundation located?
- Douglas County Community Foundation is based in Lawrence, Kansas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 481209687.
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